Most people who want to edit a video don’t want to learn editing software. They want to trim a clip, add music and captions, and export something that looks good on YouTube or Instagram tonight. Movavi is built for that person. Its Video Editor and Video Suite run on Windows and Mac, open to a clean timeline, and include AI tools for subtitles, noise removal and background removal that save real time.
Movavi Video Suite reached version 27 in September 2026, adding block-based templates, auto-tracked cropping for vertical video and one-click silence removal. It costs far less than professional editors and you can try it before buying. The catch is the store: subscriptions, bundles and effect packs overlap, and upsells are frequent, so it pays to know which package you actually need.
Movavi prices (checked October 2026)
These prices were listed on Movavi’s US store, including VAT. Movavi discounts often, so expect variation.
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| Video Editor | $19.95 for 1 month; yearly plans often on sale |
| Video Suite (Editor, Converter, Screen Recorder) | $29.95 for 1 month; about $95 to $100 a year on sale |
| Video Suite + Photo Editor | $104.95 (discounted) |
| Screen Recorder, Photo Editor or Video Converter alone | $19.95 a month each |
| Movavi Effects | $49.95 a month after a 7-day trial |
| Unlimited (every Movavi app) | About $189.95 a year (discounted) |
Purchases come with a 14-day money-back guarantee if you hit technical problems Movavi can’t fix, subject to its refund policy. Payment runs through 2Checkout, and the activation key arrives by email within about 15 minutes. A business license costs more but has the same features; you need it for commercial use in a company.
One thing to watch at checkout: Effects and Templates are separate subscriptions with free trials that auto-renew. Skip them unless you know you’ll use them.
Which package to buy
- You only edit video: Video Editor.
- You also record tutorials, calls or gameplay: Video Suite, which adds Screen Recorder and Video Converter for a small premium.
- You edit photos too: Video Suite + Photo Editor on yearly billing.
- You want everything: Unlimited, but only if you’ll use at least three of the apps.
- You want a specific look: try the built-in titles, filters and transitions before paying for Effects.
What’s new in Video Suite 27
- Templates made of Blocks. Ready-made templates with cuts, music, transitions and text. Use one as is, rearrange its blocks or swap in your own clips. A few come free; the full library is a separate subscription.
- A cleaner timeline that handles short social clips and longer family movies more comfortably.
- Auto-tracked cropping keeps a speaker or product centered when you turn horizontal footage into Reels, Shorts or TikToks.
- One-click subtitles turn speech into captions in many languages, with your choice of font, color and position.
- Silence removal cuts dead air automatically, with adjustable pause length and volume threshold.
For YouTubers and teachers, captions and silence removal alone can cut editing time noticeably on talking-head videos.
The other tools in the bundle
Screen Recorder captures calls, webinars and lessons with system and mic audio, webcam overlay, click highlighting and on-screen drawing.
Video Converter handles 180+ formats, compresses large files and, Movavi says, can upscale video resolution with AI.
Photo Editor retouches portraits, removes objects and backgrounds, restores old photos and offers 100+ filters.
Movavi Effects is a library of more than 10,000 stickers, transitions, titles, overlays, intros and music tracks.
A typical edit, start to finish
Here is how a 10-minute talking-head video usually comes together in Video Suite 27:
- Drop your clips on the timeline and run silence removal to cut pauses.
- Trim mistakes by hand, then add a title and a lower-third from the built-in library.
- Generate subtitles with one click and fix any names the AI misheard.
- Add a music track and let noise removal clean the voice.
- Use auto-tracked cropping to export a vertical cut for Shorts or Reels.
- Export with the YouTube preset.
Every step uses tools that come with the app, without paid effect packs. That’s the core of Movavi’s appeal: the common jobs are one or two clicks.
Free trial limits
The trial is good for checking that Movavi runs well on your computer, but it’s restricted. The Video Suite trial lasts 7 days, adds a watermark to exports and can cut exports to 60 seconds of video or half the length of audio. Use it to test a real project, then buy if the speed and workflow suit you.
Will it run on your computer?
On Windows, Video Suite needs Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 1280 x 768 display and about 600 MB to install plus 1,350 MB for working files. Those are minimums. For smooth 4K editing you’ll want a recent multi-core processor, 16 GB of RAM and a modern graphics card. A Mac version is available.
What owners complain about
TechRadar’s review and most users praise the clean drag-and-drop interface, quick learning curve and AI helpers. The complaints are consistent too:
- Upsells everywhere. Effects, templates and bundles are promoted inside the app and at checkout.
- Confusing licensing. Monthly, yearly, bundle and business options overlap.
- Auto-renewal surprises from free trials of Effects or Templates.
- Slowdowns on long 4K projects on modest hardware.
- Mixed support experiences with upgrades and refunds.
None of these affect the editing itself. Turn off auto-renewal on anything you don’t need and download only from movavi.com.
Movavi vs Filmora, CapCut and DaVinci Resolve
| Movavi Video Suite | Wondershare Filmora | CapCut | DaVinci Resolve | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning curve | Very easy | Easy | Very easy | Steep |
| Strength | Simple desktop editing plus recorder and converter | Big effects library | Free, social-first editing | Professional color and audio |
| Cost model | Subscription and bundles | Subscription | Free tier, paid Pro | Free version, paid Studio |
| Best for | Beginners, teachers, small businesses | Creators who like effects | TikTok and Reels | Serious editors |
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Who should skip Movavi
Skip it if you edit professionally with multicam timelines, advanced color grading or team workflows, or if you only make short phone clips that a free app handles fine. The pros and cons are below.
Our take on Movavi
Movavi is one of the friendliest ways to make good-looking videos without a learning curve. Video Suite is the package we’d pick for most people, since screen recording and conversion come in handy sooner than you’d think. Test the trial on your own computer, buy yearly when it’s discounted, and skip the add-ons until you miss them.
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